Northwest Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach



Visit Northwest
Things to do

Crab Island Explorer Catamaran Tours to Crab Island

Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise

4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion

Destin/Fort Walton Beach: Dolphin Watching & Harbor Cruise
Top hotels in Northwest

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
"Great"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"Easy check in"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Hyatt House Destin

Spark by Hilton Destin
"Clean rooms, only issue was the air vent definitely need cleaning. Staff was super helpful and friendly. Pool was amazing, love the late check out! Super close to the beach! Over all we had a lovely experience!"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Wavecrest Lodge
Where to stay in Northwest

Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa Island is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Fort Walton Beach.

Downtown Fort Walton Beach
If you're spending some time in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, Santa Rosa Sound and Indian Temple Mound Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Seabreeze
While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Santa Rosa Sound.

Beal Parkway
When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Okaloosa Island Beach and Emerald Coast Science Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Elliot's Point
While visiting Elliot's Point, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound.

















